Posting Number: S06090P

Department: Texas Medical Device Center

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

The Research Associate will collaborate with neuroscientists, engineers, and clinicians to develop and test biomedical devices for eventual deployment as clinical medical therapy devices. Responsibilities include contributing to project-based teams of biomedical engineers and researchers to develop and test new biomedical devices and techniques and providing technical leadership during the design and testing of pre-clinical and clinical medical therapy devices. The candidate is expected to contribute to all stages of the research, including hardware and software development; benchtop model and prototype construction; evaluation of equipment safety and efficacy; experimental design; regulatory compliance; coordination with pre-clinical and clinical researchers, including supervising staff, graduate and undergraduate students; project management; data collection, analyzing data, preparation of written documentation, and disseminating results.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Candidates are expected to have a PhD related to neuroscience, biomedical engineering, physical rehabilitation science or similar disciplines. Preferred applicants will have research experience in neurophysiology systems, clinical device design, and/or implantable materials development, strong written and oral communication skills, and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

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